Paul B. Hahn
Partner
Mr. Hahn represents large multi-national to midsized and small commercial finance, banking
and factoring institutions, in the structuring, documentation, workout and restructuring of
commercial finance, asset-based lending, factoring, franchise financing, equipment leasing, and
licensing transactions, including syndicated and international transactions. Mr. Hahn has also
represented corporate borrowers in such transactions.
Representative transactions handled by Mr. Hahn include:
437 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022-7020
t: 212.907.7338
f: 212.754.0330
[email protected]
Documentation and subsequent restructuring, on behalf of agent, of a syndicated
secured loan transaction in a $95,000,000 loan/factoring facility to an
internationally recognized garment design, trademark licensing and import company.
Documentation of $50,000,000 working capital facility to a multi-national
construction company. Subsequent workout and restructuring of this facility.
Representation of a major commercial finance company over a three-year period in
more than 60 asset-based transactions involving a wide range of industries, with loan
amounts between $2,000,000 to $15,000,000 per transaction, involving all types of
collateral, including real estate, intellectual property, aviation equipment, and fine art.
Representation of a major factoring company in a $20,000,000 credit facility to an
internationally known cosmetics and design company.
Representation of the indenture trustee in connection with a $275,000,000 credit
facility.
Negotiation and documentation of an international strategic alliance agreement on
behalf of a multi-national commercial finance company client with an online B2B
supply chain technology supplier.
Representation of auto dealer finance company in the Chapter 11 and subsequent
D.I.P. financing of one of the largest auto dealer groups in the North East.
Education and Honors
J.D., Brooklyn Law School (1976)
M.Sc., Long Island University (1971)
B.A., Queens College (1969)
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy, Reorganization, & Creditors’ Rights
Corporate
Bar Admissions
State of New York
State of Connecticut
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Professional Activities
Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys (President 1997-1999, Board Member
1983-2006, Past President’s Council 2005-Present)
American Bar Association
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Publications
“Perilous Times For Small Factors and Finance Companies,” The Secured Lender,
October 2010
Prior Legal Experience
Partner, Brown, Raysman, Millstein, Felder & Steiner, LLP
Partner, Baer, Marks & Upham, LLP
Partner, Winick & Rich, P.C.
Senior Counsel, Heller Financial, Inc.
Special Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
District Office Counsel, U.S. Small Business Administration